Refuge from Rushing Waters
It's been 12 years since the Great East Japan Earthquake and tsunami inundated much of Japan's coastline. This episode features innovative architectural designs that were purpose-built to keep people safe in areas of Japan that are prone to flooding or tsunami.
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Yamanashi Prefecture, home to Mount Fuji, is inspiring a distiller of craft gin to use local grapes and other fruit. We explore how craft gin from Japan is looking to attract enthusiasts around the world.
[In Focus: Russia's Economy Holds Up Despite Sanctions]
As Russia's invasion in Ukraine drags into its second year, economies around the world have been upended. But Western sanctions targeting Russia's economy appear to have had less impact than expected. We look at how Moscow could be getting around the restrictions.
[Global Trends: Craft Gin Joins Japan's Premium Drinks List]
Yamanashi Prefecture, home to Mount Fuji, is inspiring a distiller of craft gin to use local grapes and other fruit. We explore how craft gin from Japan is looking to attract enthusiasts around the world.
Refuge from Rushing Waters
This rugged and buoyant pod allows a small group of people to quickly take shelter from an oncoming tsunami
Built with a variety of special features including water-proof doors and windows, this house was designed to withstand the damaging waters of a flood
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Kishikawa Yuta set up his craft gin distillery in Yamanashi, two years ago
The new product aims for a gin that evokes the scenery of Yamanashi, by using local red wine grapes and grape flowers to create a natural aroma